Konami’s Press Start: Silent Hill, Castlevania, new RPGs, a UGC platform and more

Konami's latest Press Start showcase ran about 30 minutes and mixed updates on established franchises with several new projects. The stream was concise: short trailers, cast messages, and concept footage that sketched gameplay ideas and settings rather than long demos.

Konami re-revealed Project Zircon, this time positioned as a deckbuilding roguelike rather than the blockchain-linked project it had been associated with earlier. The publisher described core loop elements: recruit Character Cards, construct Facilities to expand a nation, and build a new strategy each run to stop a resurrected Calamity Dragon of the Abyss.

New RPGs: Rev. Noir and Rhapsody in Scarlet

• A new RPG confirmed for Xbox, PS5 and PC and listed with a 2027 release window.
• Story synopsis: two protagonists, Asch and Finé, join to stop a calamity called the Lightfall, uncovering unexpected fates as they progress.

• Set in 1920s New York City, the game follows jazz singer Ellie and her interactions with Ilya, leader of an elite magi group called the Seekers.
• The premise combines period setting, magic, and an investigation into a mafia organization that ties into larger world stakes.

Konami debuted Wai Wai World Craft, a concept for a user-generated-content platform that combines creation, play, and community features. The pitch: make it easier to build original games, play titles created by others worldwide, and grow a community of game creators. The trailer positioned the product as accessible — an entry point for players who want to move into game creation.

• Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 1 prices were listed for multiple platforms (examples shown: £54.99/$59.99 across PS5, Xbox Series X/S and Switch listings). The showcase included brief promotional material referencing Konami's catalogue and releases.

How the showcase presented information

The stream favored short, focused segments. Major updates centered on cast and story for Silent Hill, gameplay concept for Castlevania, systems and loop for Project Zircon, and new-IP teases for Rev. Noir and Rhapsody in Scarlet. Wai Wai World Craft was presented as a concept trailer rather than a fully detailed product roadmap.

• Watch for fuller gameplay reveals for Castlevania: Belmont's Curse and Silent Hill: Townfall.
• Expect more details on Rev. Noir's systems and exact 2027 timing.
• Look for follow-ups on Wai Wai World Craft about tools, moderation, and supported platforms.